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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.44, 1,480.04 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.44, 1,480.04 and 575.76 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.44 : 1,480.04 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.44/1,480.04 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.44x = 1,480.04 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.44x = 852,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,147.83/986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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